The reason for this Rendezvous is to recreate a particular time in the history of this country, and keep alive its culture, from clothing to weapons, hunting to food. Of course, we do understand that not everyone is interested in full reenactment when they come to Rondy.

However, we would really appreciate it if those who enjoy the experience we provide would seriously consider wearing a capote or frock over their modern clothing, if only to keep the feeling of the Rendezvous “in the period”. This year we’d like it if period attire would be visible more than modern clothing if you’re in the public view. Of course, primitive attire is always required in the primitive camps. We would also appreciate seeing everyone in their period attire at our closing council as well.

Thank you for your consideration of these important points.

RENDEZVOUS 2018 (4) DAYS – ALWAYS LAST WEEK IN APRIL

APRIL 26,27,28 and 29th !!

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED AND WELCOME 9:00 AM TO 7:00 PM. – all day Thursday, Fri, Sat and ½ day on Sunday.

DUE TO HUGE REQUESTS FROM PARTICIPANTS, TRADERS AND PUBLIC – WE ARE A (4) DAY RENDEZVOUS – THURSDAY, FRI, SAT, 1/2 DAY SUNDAY

2018 BOOSHWAY: Plain Jane (Robert Loris) 1-435-619-4326 has agreed to be Booshway again this year…Thank you

YOU CAN ALSO CONTACT- JAWBREAKER (VIKKI WILDE) 435-673-9426 or anasazifreetrappers1840@gmail.com OR FOR TRADE QUESTIONS, CRAWDAD (FRED TORRES) 435-673-9810

We will be hosting our 4 DAY SPRING RENDEZVOUS at our Stone Cliff Canyon Camp, April 26th to 29th this year. We encourage you also to attend the San Rafael Fremont Rendezvous the THIRD weekend, Fri, Sat, Sun in May 2018!

Our site of 120 acres at approximately 5000 feet elevation is located at the base of the pristine Pine Valley Mountains in Southern Utah. Our site’s name is Stone Cliff Canyon and is nestled among the piñon pines and juniper/cedar trees; it has a panoramic view of the mountains and easy access to the site from a main highway.

With the weather in Southern Utah perfect for a fantastic spring Rendezvous; we invite everyone to join us. We have warm days and cool to cold nights. Buckskins are worn during the day, with capotes, campfires and lodge stoves a must at night. The backdrop for our Rendezvous includes the beauty of snow on the mountain with the majestic red and purple mountains that surround the site. The Shoot ranges will test even the seasoned shooter, our Primitive Archery and Knife & Hawk events are unsurpassed anywhere in the West. Make our Rendezvous your spring getaway!

Just a mile back down the highway to the south lies Baker Reservoir, which gives our Trapping Party and friends another great outdoor option: FISH! Bring your tackle and eat fish for dinner for a change! The Reservoir has native German Browns as well as Rainbow Trout. There are a small number of Forest Service “tin-tee-pee” sites there as well; these are first come first served.

Period of Dress is Pre-1840 (encouraged but not required in TinTeePee). Site access: located about 1/2 mile off main highway – Utah State Hwy 18 – accessible over a good dirt road. There is a choice of Primitive or Tin-Tee-Pee camp areas; a Horse Camp is also available. It is a dry camp with firewood available; burn barrels or above-ground fires only unless exception approved (Primitive only). Primitive campers: please park and walk through to find your camp area; this will eliminate vehicle congestion in the primitive areas. There is a 1 hour camp unloading time from WEDNESDAY on. If you come early please do not leave your vehicles in the primitive areas after set up. We want to keep a Rendezvous atmosphere at all times.

Added in 2012!! Annual Utah State Knife and Hawk Championship! We hope for some great participation and are excited to add this unique competition to our Rendezvous. Competitions start Friday at 9:00 am and you must be pre-registered by Fri 8:45 am. No Exceptions!

Important Stuff:

We made a few changes so please review the following information:

* DRY CAMP – BRING YOUR OWN WATER – FIREWOOD AVAILABLE

* PRIMITIVE TRADERS ONLY – SEE THE TRADER’S PAGE

* PUBLIC WELCOME from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

* PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AT AWARD CEREMONY – Prizes are awarded per event, per division. If you are unable to attend the Sunday Council Awards Ceremony (for whatever reason) and think you may have placed, you can have someone pick up your prize. They would choose your prize AFTER all the other place winners present at ceremony for that event/division have chosen.

* Camp closes to public at 7:00 pm nightly. Pre-1840 Dress is Required in Camp after 7:00 pm for all Rendezvous participants and Guests. If you have guests present after 7:00 please have them in Pre-1840 dress or have them in a capote. Anyone not in Pre-1840 dress after 7:00 pm will be confronted.

* Drinking of alcohol by anyone under the age of 21 is strictly prohibited. Violations to this rule will require you to vacate Rendezvous for the rest of the event.

* We cannot control the weather, therefore trade fees and/or camp fees will not be refunded if you decide to leave or not show up due to weather conditions.

* Vehicles Will Be Limited To Short Stays In the Primitive Areas at ALL TIMES. We Will Make Every Effort To Accommodate Your Arrival And Departure But We Do Not Want To Compromise The Primitive Rendezvous Experience. We do have hand carts available if you arrive late for camping in Primitive.

* Check In At Registration Prior To Proceeding Into Primitive Camp

* Camp & Range Rules Will Be Posted And Included With Your Registration

* Some Shooting Range Reminders:

o Shooting From the Pouch Only – (Round Ball & Patch)

o Rifle – 60 Gr Maximum; Pistol – 20 Gr Maximum

o NO DOUBLE GUNNING

o PLEASE – NO NEW OR INEXPERIENCED shooters allowed on shooting line – Please take new shooters out before Rendezvous so they are very familiar with their weapons, safety guidelines etc. Bringing someone to Rendezvous that has never shot before or shot with a group severely compromises the SAFETY and Rendezvous Experience for all other shooters.

o No one without a Rendezvous participation # is allowed to shoot on the ranges. (Public or Inexperienced Shooters) Again it is a safety and insurance issue.

o Please make sure your weapons are clean, oiled and in working order before you go thru any of the shoots. We all have problems at times with our weapons and the Range Officer will gladly help you out but this would cut down on most of the issues.

+ There is a Children’s Archery event – The only Junior Archers allowed on main Archery Range are those Jr Buckskinners that have a Jr Buckskinner ID. NO CHILDREN are allowed on this range. Again Safety and Insurance Issue.

* Fires must be kept in burn barrels in the Tin-Tee-Pee area with a fire bucket available. Barrels should be off the ground or clear the area so the barrel is placed on the dirt. Please bring Your Own burn barrel (Metal Container). Primitive Camps must use burn barrels also but may have fire pits, if approved by Booshway, to meet the period correctness of your camp. Please make sure you have a practical fire bucket at each camp. Pits should be refilled and the sod replaced before you leave the rendezvous. Fires are allowed in accordance with state law and are subject to burn bans etc. depending on conditions. Please come prepared for open fire bans.

* Pack Out What You Pack In – There is a collection station in Central – open every day.

* All Food Vendors Must Have A Current Food Handlers Permit. Please send a copy with your pre-registration or present it when you register. There Will Be No Tailgating Allowed

* Any And All Beverages Consumed In Primitive Camp Must Be In Period Containers or covered

* Bring Your Guitars & Mouth Harps But Leave Your Boom Boxes At Home

* Dogs, Drunks And Wild Kids Must Be Leashed Or Caged At All Times. Unleashed pets will be impounded and the owner will be charged $10 for the first offense, $20 for the second and removal for the duration of the Rendezvous for the third offense

* The Grand Prize Drawings Will Be Held At Council Fire. Names Will Be Drawn From Registration Medallions and You Must Be Present To Win.

* Come Early – Stay As Long As You Like – Enjoy The Tranquility Of Rendezvous……..

SHOOTERS CHECK THIS OUT !!!!!

*****SHOTGUN SHOOT – Deer Slayer (Dave Coombs) is excited to bring back the Shotgun Shoot! *** Shotgun Shoot is an ADDITIONAL $5.00 for this event to pay for clays.

He is challenging those that have shotguns and love to shoot to “Come on Down”!!!!! Shotgun is scheduled for Friday morning at 9:00 am only. He’s planned a FUN Shoot!*****

*****SILHOUETTE SHOOT – Wolf Breath (Keith McKlenahan) is putting on the Silhouette Shoot and has challenged all you Shooters – Wolfie says “JUST HOW GOOD A SHOT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? come on down” *****

Here’s the scoop:

*** Silhouette Shoot is $3.00 per round (not included in Rondy regis) – Shoot as many rounds as you want… Rifle & Pistol scored separate.. Range is open Fri and Sat.

* This is a split money prize ( Rifle & Pistol) – ½ to Shooter with highest score out of both days and ½ back to Company

* SUNDAY – COUNCIL AT 10:00 AM UNTIL CLOSED – NO ONE ALLOWED INTO PRIMITIVE AREA OR TRADERS ROW FOR TEAR DOWN UNTIL AFTER COUNCIL PLEASE !!!! WE ADVERTISE TO THE PUBLIC OPEN ½ DAY ON SUNDAY…. TRADERS, YOU NEED TO BE OPEN UNTIL 1:00 PM. (PLEASE SEE OUR PRIZE DISTRIBUTION PROCESS UNDER IMPORTANT STUFF)

TRADERS – PRE-REGISTRATION FOR SPOT IS REQUIRED. PLEASE SEE THE “TRADER PAGE”

Your wares must be authentic to the pre-1840 era and our Trade Commissioner will enforce that requirement. Blanket traders are welcome – with no tailgating allowed PLEASE. All food vendors are required to have a food handler’s permit. Traders and campers are always welcome early. Please make arrangements ahead of time. Any questions please contact, Crawdad (Fred Torres) 435-673-9810 – Trade Commissioner.